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A uni-assist VPD is required for international degrees
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The uni-assist VPD, explained
What the Vorprüfungsdokumentation is, who actually needs one, how long it takes, and the verified policies of the universities that use it. Process facts checked against the official uni-assist pages on 4 June 2026.
What a VPD actually is
The VPD is a certificate issued by uni-assist. Per the official VPD page it documents which educational certificates you submitted, how uni-assist evaluates them, and how it rates your grades within the German grading system. It is not an admission decision and it is not a full application: it is the pre-check some universities want before you apply on their own portal.
Not every applicant needs one. Whether you do depends on your university: the university can advise which applicants require a VPD, and the official list of uni-assist universities shows who works with the VPD procedure. Universities that ask for it usually ask applicants with degrees from outside Germany.
How the VPD procedure works
- Apply online in the My assist portal (my.uni-assist.de) for your chosen university, selecting the VPD application.
- Upload your documents: complete certificates in the original language plus certified translations into German or English, and pay the handling fee (75 EUR first course per semester, 30 EUR each additional; the VPD costs the same as a standard application).
- Wait for the evaluation. The general VPD guidance says 4 to 6 weeks, but the official current processing times run longer: 6 to 7 weeks for Asia, North America and Oceania (uni-assist, last updated 1 June 2026). uni-assist recommends applying at least 8 weeks before your deadline.
- Receive an email when your VPD is ready and download it from My Inbox in your My assist account.
- Apply directly to the university with the VPD before its deadline, uploading the VPD with your application documents.
A VPD is valid for one year from its date of issue, no matter which semester you selected, so one VPD can cover applications across a full cycle. All steps per the official uni-assist VPD, fee and current processing-time pages, checked 4 June 2026. Processing times change; always check the live page when you plan.
University VPD policies we have verified
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Technical University of Munich (TU Munich - TUM)
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A uni-assist VPD is required for international degrees
Plan 4 to 6 weeks for uni-assist to issue the VPD. If the VPD is not back by the application deadline, upload the signed uni-assist submission confirmation instead, provided the uni-assist submission itself was made in time.
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VPD processing currently runs 6 to 7 weeks for documents from Asia, and uni-assist says apply at least 8 weeks before the deadline. Save your programs to a free dashboard and we plan the VPD step backwards from the real dates.
Quick answers
What is a uni-assist VPD?
The VPD (Vorprüfungsdokumentation) is a certificate issued by uni-assist. It documents which educational certificates you submitted, how uni-assist evaluates them, and how your grades rate within the German grading system. You submit it with your direct application to the university. Checked on the official uni-assist VPD page on 4 June 2026.
How long does a VPD take?
The general VPD guidance says 4 to 6 weeks, but the official current processing times run longer: 6 to 7 weeks for documents from Asia, North America and Oceania (uni-assist, last updated 1 June 2026). uni-assist recommends applying at least 8 weeks before the deadline so missing documents can still be fixed in time.
How long is a VPD valid?
A VPD is valid for one year from its date of issue, no matter which semester you selected. Within that year you can reuse it.
Does the VPD cost extra?
No. The official fee page states the costs are the same for all forms of application: 75 EUR for the first chosen course of study per semester and 30 EUR for each additional course.
Who needs a VPD?
Only applicants to universities that ask for one, and usually only those with degrees from outside Germany. Not all applicants need a VPD. Check your university directly or the official list of uni-assist universities; the university can advise which applicants require a VPD.